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Dermacentor variabilis American Dog Tick {Dermacentor variabilis} American Dog Tick,American dog tick,Dermacentor variabilis Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick {Dermacentor variabilis}

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    Jon Reck
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    Great tick picture. Posted one year ago
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      t7iguy
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      Thanks Jon!! Posted one year ago

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The American dog tick

''Dermacentor variabilis'', also known as the American dog tick or wood tick, is a species of tick that is known to carry bacteria responsible for several diseases in humans, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia . It is one of the most well-known hard ticks.

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By t7iguy

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Uploaded Jul 21, 2024. Captured May 4, 2024 15:17.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T7i
  • f/11.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm